and DID NOT SCORE!!! OMG!! I am obviously doing something wrong. Please help!! I do not know hockey that well, what is the best strategy to set up your shots? Thanks guys!
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Re: I took 43 shots in online game....
you are shooting from wide angles, shooting weak shots (backhands etc.)
try : slapshots or wristshots from the slot, point shots w/ traffic, deking the goalie, cross-crease/one-timers (only when the opportunity is there) -
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what about those settings? The defense pressure, forecheck etc. camera angles? Any other advice? Thanks!!Comment
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also, what team is a good one to use? I know nothing about hockey!Comment
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Re: I took 43 shots in online game....
Capitals, Blackhawks, Flyers are three very good teams.
Just stick with it and keep practicing, you will get better. This game is amazing but there is definitely a learning curve.
Here are the settings I use when playing on-line with the Capitals. Honestly, it is whatever you feel comfortable and I often switch during the game.
Defense- Collapsing (Helps protect the middle of the ice)
Pressure- Full Pressure
Forecheck- 2-1-2 (High)
Offense- I use "crash the net", or "overload" on most my lines
Breakout- Full out rush (Will make players immediately rush up the ice when you get possesion of the puck)
Hope this helps...Comment
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the problem is I never played this before so I don't know what all the settings mean, and the manual is worthless. What camera angle do you use?Comment
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Just shoot from anywhere!
I don't tend to take a lot of shots, I like to move the puck and get into position for legit scoring chances, but the goalie's seem unreal under those conditions. Where aren't they good? Odd bad angle shots! I can't tell you how many times my goalie has let in a shot from a position that I would NEVER shoot from. It's garbage!
I hate to waste position by taking crap shots, like I see going in, but maybe that's what I need to start doing.Comment
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Re: I took 43 shots in online game....
The fact that you take that many shots in a game set with 5 minute periods (the default for online play) leads me to believe you must have pretty much crossed into the offensive zone and taken a shot almost immediately. Those are probably very low % shots you're taking. You have to work in the zone to get good quality scoring chances and that can take a little time, which results in much fewer shots on goal, but since they're better scoring chances, they have a better chance of landing in the back of the net.
Go into practice mode and do some 5 on 0 and 5 on 5 play in the offensive zone and practice moving the puck around, looking for the best shot.Comment
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I am starting to hate this game, and Canada.Comment
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Re: I took 43 shots in online game....
OldRockinGuy,
Determining a good shot is pretty easy, if you try to put yourself in the position of a goalie.
1) If you were trying to stop shots from going in, what would be tougher to stop? For instance, from the same distance would you rather face a guy way outside on the corners or someone in front of the net? The answer is the guy outside, since the guy in front has all corners of the net to shoot at, whereas the guy outside has limited access to the net.
2) Would you rather face shots from far away or close up (all other things being equal)? Obviously far away because you have more time to react.
3) Would traffic in front of your vision be bad or good?
Etc.
So, take the shots that you wouldn't want to face. That's a good shot.Comment
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Re: I took 43 shots in online game....
but they always take the puck away!Comment
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Then keep practicing. Shoot less and turn the puck over instead. The more you go into the zone with the puck, the more your mind will be able to see the passing lanes as they happen.
The slot is in the middle of your offensive zone, between the two face off circles, where you have the wholest view of the net. The reason the slot is a good place to develop offense is because it provides you with the entire net to shoot at, and even when the goalie makes the save, they generally leave a rebound that puts them in tough position to make a second save.Comment
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